The Judeo-Christian tradition is fundamentally about transcending and overcoming nature, not conforming to it—evidenced by the claim that the word 'nature' does not occur once in the Old Testament—so a properly understood Christianity is a friend, not an enemy, of scientific and technological ambition.
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Peter ThielEvidence Quote
“I think the word nature does not occur once in the Old Testament... the judeo-christian inspiration is it is about transcending nature. It is about overcoming things.”
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A.I., Mars and Immortality: Are We Dreaming Big Enough? | Interesting Times with Ross Douthat— Interesting Times with Ross DouthatCreated: 6/18/2026, 2:32:27 PM
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